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Beatles Yellow Submarine (1968) 1P CBCS 8.0 Poster Centerfold Included

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-1D61271-014

Includes poster centerfold. It's an ever-lovin' SUB-in! This adaptation of the animated Beatles film is written by Paul Newman, with art by Jose Delbo. Illustrated in the same style as the movie. 68 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Best of Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge (1964) 1 VG 4.0

THE BEST OF DONALD DUCK AND UNCLE SCROOGE (GOLD KEY) #1 1964 25c Giant size comic reprinting two classic Duck stories by Carl Barks: "The Old Castle's Secret" in which Donald, Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, and Louie search for an ancient treasure in the ancestral home of clan McDuck, an old castle in Scotland and "The Golden Helmet" in which Donald and Huey, Dewey, and Louie journey far away to find the legendary golden helmet, the bearer of which will own North America. One page gag-strips on inside covers. Front cover features the "The Old Castle's Secret" and the back cover features "The Golden Helmet." Cover price $0.25.

City Surgeon (1963) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

Blake Harper, City Surgeon. # on cover: 10075-308 August. Cover price $0.12.

Doc Savage (1966 Gold Key) 1 VF 8.0

Number/month on cover: 10192-611, no month listed. Comic book version of the pulp magazine hero of the 1930s/40s. Issue features an adaptation of the Doc Savage story "The Thousand-Headed Man" in which Doc and his team search for the three keys which will lead to the Thousand-Headed Man. Pinups on inside and back covers. No ads, entire issue is comic from cover to cover. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Solar (1962 Gold Key) 1 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

First original Gold Key character. Origin and first appearance of Dr. Solar. First indication of "mystery villain." Two Dr. Solar stories, "Solar's Secret!" and "An Atomic Inferno!" Painted front and back covers. Number on cover 10000-210. Cover price $0.12.

Flash Gordon (1965 Gold Key) 1 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Flash and Dale are marooned on a strange planet in the adventure story "The Eyes of Opto." Cover price $0.12.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4498958005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4557353005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Hardy Boys (1970 Gold Key) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543087010

First issue of comics based on the Saturday morning cartoon series which featured "The Hardy Boys," the famous teenage detectives, as a rock'n'roll band. The cartoon, made by Filmation, aired on ABC-TV from 1969 to 1971. This issue features the Hardy Boys in "Secret of the Orinda Star" and "The Dart-Riddle Rumble." Art by Dan Spiegle. Photo inset of the live Hardy Boys band on the front cover. # on cover 10254-004 April. #1 4/70 15c Cover price $0.15.

Harlem Globetrotters (1972 Gold Key) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Number/month on cover: 90275-204/April. Stories by Don R. Christensen. Art and Cover by Dan Spiegle. Comic book adaptation of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon version of the real-life performing basketball team. In this issue: The Harlem Globetrotters are all at sea on the..."Bad News Cruise"! Plus: Globetrotters back-up story "The Monkey Marvels"! Characters in this issue: Meadowlark Lemon; Geese; Pab; Curly; BJ; Granny; Dribble (the dog). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Jet Dream (1968 Gold Key) 1.12C CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543087009

Cover price 12 cents. Cover price $0.12.

John Steele Secret Agent (1964) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4543087008

John Steele, AKA Freedom Agent. Number on cover is: 10138-412 Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2024334001

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 GD 2.0

1" spine split from top. Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

FROM THE RANDOM HOUSE ARCHIVES. File Copy.

Label #0026475008

Last Gold Key/Whitman issue. Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 1 CGC 6.0 SS Koenig/Shatner/Takei

Paper: Off white

Signed by Walter Koenig, William Shatner on 12/02/2023 and George Takei on 05/25/2024.

Label #2687079010

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, & George Takei. Photo of U.S.S. Enterprise inside front cover. Note: There is ONLY one version of this issue. It has a photo of William Shatner on the back cover. There is no version of this issue with an ad on the back. "The Planet of No Return," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; An expedition team discovers its secret too late... K-G, Planet of Death!; The planet K-G is a plant dominated planet that sends out spores that change mammals into plants; They also eat mammals; The crew beams down five crewmen and you never know who will make it because no one wears red. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 1 CGC 6.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4649651002

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, & George Takei. Photo of U.S.S. Enterprise inside front cover. Note: There is ONLY one version of this issue. It has a photo of William Shatner on the back cover. There is no version of this issue with an ad on the back. "The Planet of No Return," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; An expedition team discovers its secret too late... K-G, Planet of Death!; The planet K-G is a plant dominated planet that sends out spores that change mammals into plants; They also eat mammals; The crew beams down five crewmen and you never know who will make it because no one wears red. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 2A VG+ 4.5 Ad Back Cover 12c Cover Price

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner. Photo of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, & DeForest Kelly on inside front cover. There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: The Devil's Isle of Space," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; Kirk and his landing party lands on an asteroid only to find it is inhabited by condemned convicts awaiting an unusual execution. "Part II: The Secret of... Execution Asteroid," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara; The asteroids are unstable and explode at random times; Once Kirk and his team is captured their fates seemed sealed. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.12.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 3A FN- 5.5 Ad Back Cover

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy. NOTE: There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: Invasion of the City Builders," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; The planet Zarta has been taken over by their own technology; Machines that built their city have not stopped and have nearly filled the planet with one large vacant city. "Part II: The Bridge to Catastrophe," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; When the Enterprise Crew show up they are quick to help the remaining people the best they can. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 3A VG/FN 5.0 Ad Back Cover

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy. NOTE: There are 2 versions of this comic. This version has an ad on the back cover. The other version has a photo back cover. "Part I: Invasion of the City Builders," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; The planet Zarta has been taken over by their own technology; Machines that built their city have not stopped and have nearly filled the planet with one large vacant city. "Part II: The Bridge to Catastrophe," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; When the Enterprise Crew show up they are quick to help the remaining people the best they can. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 4 VG 4.0

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 10210-906. Photo cover of William Shatner as Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Spock, unidentified actor as an alien, and the USS Enterprise. "The Peril of Planet Quick Change, Part I: The Creatures of Light," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; "The Peril of Planet Quick Change, Part II: The Sinister Guest," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; A planet is continually changing its dynamic makeup; Spock is also taken over by some of the very spirits of the aliens; The whole Enterprise Crew works hard to stabilize the planet led by Spock under control of the aliens; This is kept from everyone and Spock finds later that he is unable to act independently from the alien control. Gold Key Comics Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 5 VG+ 4.5

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Ghost Planet, Part I," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; "The Ghost Planet, Part II," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Spock and Kirk go to a planet were there are two war mongers; They want to help the planet but are fearful that the two will just restart the war; So, they are left with leaving the planet that will kill everyone or helping the planet continue its war. Gold Key Comics Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 7 VG 4.0

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Photo cover of Leonard Nimoy, DeForrest Kelly, and William Shatner. "The Voodoo Planet," script by Dick Wood, art by Alberto Giolitti; Kirk and Spock beam down to an exact replica of Earth; How did it come to be... and why? Gold Key Comics Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 34 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4657834017

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-510. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Psychocrystals," script by Arnold Drake, art by Albert Giolitti; Kirk, Scotty, Bones and Spock must destroy a beast that feeds on living crystals, or be executed for crimes they didn't commit! Cover price $0.25.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 54 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4627587005

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Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-808. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "Sport of Knaves," script by George Kashdan, art by Alden McWilliams; An aliens killer birds make deadly sport of Scotty. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 54 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657834016

Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-808. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "Sport of Knaves," script by George Kashdan, art by Alden McWilliams; An aliens killer birds make deadly sport of Scotty. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Walt Disney Showcase (1970 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4434351016

Boatniks Cover price $0.15.

Wild Wild West (1966 Gold Key) 3B-15C VG+ 4.5

Variant edition with photo back cover and 15¢ cover price. Robert Conrad photo cover. Al McWilliams art. Cover price $0.15.